Just in time for the holidays comes the most expensive Advent calendar in the world. This amazing amalgam of diamonds, design and art
includes 24 precious diamonds, along with 100.25-carat diamonds, totaling to approximately 81 carats. All diamonds used in the making of this piece are verified by the Antwerp Institute of Gemmology (HRD) and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
The sparkling and amazing Advent calendar is priced at a wallet-straining €2.5 million (about US $3,254,600) and it includes an exclusive piece of jewelry designed by the Biegel Schmuckdesign from Frankfurt am Main.
Two of the most iconic brands around have joined forces. Hasselblad and Ferrari have created the Hasselblad H4D Ferrari Limited Edition camera. Hasselblad is now shipping the limited edition flagship camera for about $28,425 plus tax, and only 499 units are up for grabs.
The H4D Ferrari Limited Edition camera ships with the familiar Ferrari “rosso fuoco” color and bears the legendary Racing Shield. It comes packed inside an exclusively designed box with a glass top, which is labeled with the distinctive Ferrari Racing Shield.
Wurlitzer digital jukebox gets yet another makeover to appeal to those young ragamuffins. The Lyra features Adam Art audio for high fidelity in a compact and appealing design. Here are the key specs: 200watt rms amplifier, external studio quality speakers, discrete subwoofer in cabinet and an integrated active 10” subwoofer.
Aquariums have finally entered the realm of the uber-rich. This bad boy costs a whopping £3 million, which is enough to give even the most successful fisherman pause.
The Aquavista Dinosaur Gold is the most expensive aquarium that boasts 68 kg of 24ct gold. There’s also shavings from an actual dinosaur bone etched into the framing of the aquarium. Really. So this unit sates aquarium fanatics AND Jurassic Park nuts. Not bad.
Olive Media are known for the kinds of hi-tech creations that please even the most discernible audiophiles. The company may have topped itself this time, however. The company has introduced the handcrafted Olive O6HD music server for home stereo systems. It has taken five years of research and design, but it is finally here.
The Olive O6HD music server offers an amazing experience that is more than 250 times the resolution of CDs. The top-mounted glass touchscreen is 10.1″ wide and offers 800 x 400 pixel resolution for easy navigation of the music library. The music library has capacity for up to 6,000 CDs in original quality or up to 20,000 high-definition tracks on the O6HD’s internal 2TB hard disk drive.
Available in black or silver, the new O6HD music server comes complete with remote control and Wi-Fi antenna. The O6HD music server is available in limited quantities directly from Olive for $4,999.
Hi-tech fireplaces are all the rage among the homeowning elite, but how many come packed in with quality LCD televisions? Well, now one has.
The Double Vision eco-friendly fireplace with LCD TV from the house of Safretti is a beautiful relation between two products, each of which strengthens the other noticeably. Designed by Jan Des Bouvrie, these ethanol fireplaces enjoy a modern mirrored face. You can opt for the black or the white finish to suit your décor. You can watch your favorite flicks while enjoying the warmth of the fireplace. The Safretti Double Vision fireplace is available with either a 37-inch or a 47-inch TV from Ad Notam.
Who would have thought luxury iPad cases would be all the rage? Well the newest entrant comes from Dior Homme, the menswear division of Christian Dior SA, the French clothing retailer. Scheduled for a mid-January 2011 release, the Dior Homme iPad case flaunts high quality leather construction in a stylish flip design. The elegant case with a book format will be made available at select Dior Homme boutiques in Japan in two material options - black tie leather or classic coated canvas. The Dior Homme iPad case will cost you around ¥72,450 (US $895).
Luxury iPad cases abound! Here is another one to add to your ever-growing collection. Designed by Jennifer Tattanelli from Florence, the Croc iPad Case is available in espresso or black. The luxe iPad cover is not only protective, but it also gives its owner the option to fold it back to place your iPad in various positions for impressive presentations. The Croc iPad Case, priced at a cool $1,599, also includes an interior pocket for documents and business cards.
Nothing like the feel of cruising down the highway on your hog, sweet mama in tow, listening to your, um, iPod?!
You heard that right. Hell’s Foundry have released the DashLink. It’s an iPhone/iPod docking station just for Harley users. It works with Harley Davidson FLHT/FLTR and FLHR models.
The DashLink docking station includes a smart charging system with a self-sensing on/off circuit to detect if a device is present. You can also adjust the volume using handlebar controls. Pretty cool. Available in chrome, gloss black or carbon fiber finish, the DashLink Docking Console is available at Hell’s Foundry for $400.
Swarovski crystals continue their quest to cover every inch of the planet! This time? Headphones. Why have boring normal headphones when you can get them studded with crystals? Pioneer feels your pain.
Dance music label Blanco y Negro has teamed up with Swarovski to produce and distribute only 40 pairs of Swarovski-studded Pioneer HDJ-2000 headphones. Most of these classic headphones have already been given to famous DJs all across Europe. However, some still remain for sale. The Swarovski-studded Pioneer HDJ-2000 headphones retail for 1400 Euros each (about $1,950).
